Scarecrow Festival

Experience the beloved Scarecrow Festival at Macaulay Museum on October 12th and 13th, 2024 from 11 AM – 4 PM!

This annual event is now hosted by NorthFIRE Circus and The County Museums with proceeds supporting The Witches, an upcoming Halloween event hosted at the museum. Come out and enjoy the museum during the beauty of fall.

Throughout the day, visitors can take part in family-friendly crafts, activities, and mini aerial arts lessons. Visit with the fortune teller or have your photo taken with the stilt walker! Then make your own scarecrow to take home or leave at the museum as decoration for the upcoming Halloween event.

Admission to the grounds is free. Donations will be accepted throughout the museum. Cash and credit accepted.

To build a scarecrow, please purchase a ticket using the link here. Purchasing in advance is recommended. Scarecrow Building Kits are $40 plus tax ($45.20).